Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Biomaterials test could avoid another vaginal mesh scandal
A new test that has been developed for biomaterials could help to avoid a repeat of the vaginal mesh scandal, researchers have reported. Read more
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Epithelial cell states distinguish between uterine cancers
Two epithelial cell states have been identified that can help to distinguish between types of uterine cancer, British researchers announced last night. Read more
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COVID infection link to maternal complications
Pregnant women with COVID-19 infection appear to be at increased risk of complications during their pregnancy and labour, new findings show. Read more
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New data highlights vaccine safety for pregnant women
COVID vaccination of pregnant women has barely changed the rate of birth complications, according to data released yesterday. Read more
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Spotlight on access to cervical cancer vaccine
The world could eliminate cervical cancer by providing access to vaccines, the World Health Organization says today. Read more
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Miscarriage should be recognised as a bereavement
The UK should follow New Zealand’s lead and recognise miscarriage in the first six months of pregnancy as a bereavement, not just as an illness, a psychiatrist argues today. Read more
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Atrial fibrillation common after breast cancer diagnosis
Women face an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation in the first 12 months after being diagnosed with breast cancer, researchers report today. Read more
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Call for registration of breast implant patients
A new drive has been launched to improve the take up of a nationwide registry of breast implant patients. Read more
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Twice weekly fish may reduce vascular brain damage risk
Healthy pensioners who eat two or more servings of fish a week could reduce their risk of developing vascular brain disease, according to French researchers. Read more
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New analysis of breast cancer metastasis
Researchers have quantified the risk of breast cancer spreading to other tissues and organs in a major study reported to a conference this week. Read more